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Pittsburgh, PA Weather on October 12
Pittsburgh hits 85°F on October 12 in record-breaking 2018
October 12 in Pittsburgh typically brings mild autumn conditions with an average high of 68°F and low of 47°F. However, the date's 43-year temperature record tells a story of significant variability, with a dramatic 49-degree range between the record high of 85°F in 2018 and the record low of 36°F in 2006. This wide spread illustrates how unpredictable mid-October weather can be in Western Pennsylvania, capable of shifting from unseasonable warmth to near-freezing temperatures.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Pittsburgh?
The warmest October 12 in Pittsburgh, PA reached 81°F in 2008. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 67°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Pittsburgh?
The coldest October 12 in Pittsburgh, PA dropped to 32°F in 2006. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Pittsburgh?
On October 12, Pittsburgh averages a high of 67°F and a low of 47°F based on 43 years of NOAA weather observations from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Pittsburgh?
We have 43 years of weather records for October 12 in Pittsburgh, PA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 12 Weather History in Pittsburgh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 51°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2024 | 71°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 71°F | 48°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 2021 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 71°F | 57°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2019 | 62°F | 42°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2018 | 52°F | 44°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2017 | 70°F | 59°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2016 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 65°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 56°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 63°F | 55°F | 0.59" | -- |
| 2010 | 70°F | 48°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2009 | 57°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 55°F | 43°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2006 | 56°F | 32°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2005 | 66°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 59°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 59°F | 56°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2001 | 62°F | 57°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 2000 | 67°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 68°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 81°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 65°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 61°F | 49°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1992 | 62°F | 48°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1991 | 58°F | 48°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 54°F | 0.14" | -- |
| 1977 | 50°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 74°F | 48°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1973 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 64°F | 49°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 43 years of data from NOAA station: PITTSBURGH WSO CITY
How Has October 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Pittsburgh, PA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.